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The people who settled in Knaresborough

King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

By Pete Finan From prehistoric times people have settled in the Nidd Valley. With its prominent position on a crag the town became strategically important in early times and its hinterland and position on the river meant it developed as a major market centre. Throughout time people have been attracted here for numerous reasons and… Continue reading The people who settled in Knaresborough

The Linen Industry in Knaresborough

King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

By Claire Joia The Castle Mills are prominent on Waterside but there was more to this industry than one mill and one company. Claire will talk us through the development of the industry and the people involved in it over the centuries.Claire is a volunteer at Knaresborough Museum Association and has been researching the linen… Continue reading The Linen Industry in Knaresborough

Early Stuart York – Plague Plot and Civil War

King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

By Tony Morgan Explaining the history of York in the 17th Century, the people who lived there and the people who influenced their lives. Tony moves the story of York from his talk last year when he told us of the Tudor period in the city.Tony is a resident of Tadcaster whose initial interest and… Continue reading Early Stuart York – Plague Plot and Civil War